When This Blows Over

After shouting at Mr. Weinstein for several minutes, according to Mr.
Vincent’s recollection of events, the protesters marched out of the
building and were met by campus police shortly thereafter.
“The students, fearful for their lives, began retreating towards the
library and ultimately ended up in the Trans & Queer Center/Unity
Lounge, trying to stay safe,” Mr. Vincent said in a Facebook post
Tuesday. “The white students were then delegated to spread out
throughout the library floor and watch for police potentially
surrounding the building.”
In order to keep the police out, the
students barricaded the entrances of the
library and seamlessly turned the retreat
into a political occupation. Demands
followed.
At a meeting between the administration and students later that day,
university President George S. Bridges said no students would be
punished for their involvement in the demonstrations, even before an
investigation into the matter.
“First and foremost, I want to state that there will be, as far as I
know, no charges filed against any students involved in actions that
occurred this morning,” Mr. Bridges said. “We will be conducting a major
review, an investigation of all that occurred and will be reporting back
to you, the campus community, about exactly what happened, why it
happened and what we intend to do about the incident —
not the incident, excuse me, the actions that were taken, both
students, staff and faculty involved.”